From the Assistant Principal: Wellbeing

By Kerryn Boyko

National Sorry Day

For the fourth year running, our three Catholic Secondary schools joined together to commemorate National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26 May. Our Year 8 students were welcomed to St Patrick’s College, along with Damascus students, engaging with a smoking ceremony led by Tristan 'Pancakes' Harris. Respected Elder, Aunty Doreen Abbott, generously shared her wisdom, and personal stories with attending students and staff as did Tristan Harris. 

We appreciate the deep, enduring history of our First Nations culture as well as the protection of country and its ecosystems since time immemorial. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

SEED Visits

This term, we have been pleased to welcome students from our local Catholic primary schools as part of our SEED (Secondary Education Experience Day) program. These days offer Grade 5 students a fun, engaging glimpse into life in a secondary school.

Guided by our Year 8 student leaders, our primary school visitors explored a range of subjects such as Art, Physical Education, Humanities, Science and Food Studies. The program provides a valuable opportunity for students to experience the diversity of secondary learning in a supportive environment.

A highlight for many of our guests was participating in a hands-on activity exploring the traditional Indigenous practice of rope making. Using natural fibres, students learned how Indigenous Australians created functional and important tools. Incorporating native flora such as reeds and leaves, students worked collaboratively to weave their own unique ropes.

This meaningful activity also connected with the theme of Reconciliation Week, ‘All In’. The joining of individual threads to create something strong and purposeful symbolises the strength found in community. The theme ‘All In’ encourages all Australians to actively commit to reconciliation each and every day.